Madam Speaker, yes, Canada has been quick off the mark. We have addressed the short-term needs of Haiti, but we also need to address the long-term needs of Haiti.
On the long-term needs of Haiti we are working with our international partners and the reconstruction commission that has been set up in conjunction with the Government of Haiti to address the very serious and important issues.
Regretfully, at the current time, due to the problem and preoccupation with the election, some of the work required to be done has not proceeded as it should proceed. The minister has talked to the president and made it very clear that the Government of Haiti has a responsibility to its citizens to work together towards the reconstruction of Haiti.
As the minister of state has said, Canada is prepared and willing to work with the reconstruction commission and the Government of Haiti to address these issues. We will continue to work with them, but first and foremost it is critically important that there is good governance established there and that the issues arising out of the elections are resolved very quickly.